Sculpture, photography and painting are regularly on display here. The main focus is on exhibitions of 20th century art. In addition to well-known international names such as Dalí, Ernst, Matisse, Miró, Hundertwasser, Janssen and Goya, the museum presents the work of regional artists. The programme also features readings by authors and chamber music.

Schleswig-Holstein has over 120 varieties of cheese made from cow's, sheep's and goat's milk. Produced to new as well as traditional recipes, most of them are made by hand in artisan dairies. The Schleswig-Holstein Cheese Route runs right through the region for more than 500 kilometres, linking all the producers and events involved with this gourmet dairy produce. It also takes in several places of interest and of course the wonderful Schleswig-Holstein scenery.

Once the signature drink of the Frisians, pharisäer is now enjoyed right across Schleswig-Holstein. This hot coffee mixed with rum and sugar and topped with whipped cream is just the answer on a cold day. It originated from the North Sea island of Nordstrand in the mid-19th century. Just as popular, if not more so, is Heligoland's eiergrog , a hot drink of egg yolk, sugar, rum and water. While some warn it will knock the socks off even the strongest mariner, others think it's simply delicious. ...

Nowhere is Schleswig-Holstein’s sweet tooth more apparent than in Lübeck, home of the world-famous Lübeck marzipan. Once the preserve of the wealthy and the powerful, the marzipan is still largely produced by hand. At the Niederegger Marzipan Salon in Lübeck you can learn about the long journey that this almond confectionery has made over the centuries, from its origins in the East to a Hanseatic town in northern Germany. Because marzipan wasn't invented in Lübeck. Just perfected.

Among the highlights of the national park is a mudflat tour in the mud mobile. Schleswig-Holstein mudflats . Millions of microorganisms thrive in the nutritious soil. Trained mud guides and national park rangers share their extensive knowledge and provide exciting, yet safe, excursions. The coastal mudflats are a UNESCO World Heritage site.